Polymer engineers from Leoben at the ESMC 2025 in Lyon

From 7 to 11 July 2025, the 12th European Solid Mechanics Conference (ESMC) took place in Lyon (France) – one of the most important international meetings in the field of materials and solid mechanics. With around 1,300 participants from disciplines such as materials science, metallurgy, simulation, technical mechanics, micromechanics and polymer engineering, the event was a central meeting place for experts and young researchers from all over Europe and beyond.

The Department of Polymer Engineering and Science was also represented by a strong team from the Institute of Materials Science and Testing of Polymers. Christoph Waly, Lukas Haiden and Michael Huszar presented their latest research findings in a series of specialist lectures:

  • Christoph Waly: Bridging Natural Principles and Material Science: Advances in Lithomimetic-Inspired Polymeric Multi-Material Composites
  • Lukas Haiden: Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Enhanced Properties through Nanoparticle and Thin Film Integration
  • Michael Huszar: Modulus measurements via nanoindentation – a guide for parameter settings for testing polymers

In addition, Florian Arbeiter was actively involved in organising the mini-symposium MS 1.6 ‘Mechanics of Polymers’. This symposium was organised jointly with Jean-Luc Bouvard (MINES Paris – Centre de Mise en Forme des Matériaux) and Julie Diani (CNRS – French National Centre for Scientific Research) and focused on the latest developments in the mechanical characterisation and modelling of polymer materials.

Further information on the conference: https://esmc2025.sciencesconf.org/ 

The delegation from Leoben: from left to right Michael Huszar, Florian Arbeiter, Christoph Waly, Lukas Haiden

Christoph Waly giving his presentation

Lukas Haiden giving his presentation

Michael Huszar giving his presentation

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